QuestionI need to know how to put a power steering pump in a 2000 grand caravan with a 3.0 engine in it. I read a manual on but it was a little vague. For example like this is the way to do it execpt a 3.0 so please help this is my only ride and need to get repaired asap.
AnswerPOWER STEERING PUMP (3.0L ENGINE)
NOTE: Before proceeding with this procedure, review the SERVICE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS at the beginning of the REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION section.
REMOVAL
Remove the (-) negative battery cable from the battery and isolate cable.
Remove cap from power steering fluid reservoir.
Using a siphon pump, remove as much power steering fluid as possible from the power steering fluid reservoir.
Remove the serpentine accessory drive belt from the engine 3.0L Serpentine Drive Belt And Routing See Cooling, Group 7 for detailed removal procedure.
Raise vehicle on jack stands or centered on a frame contact type hoist. See Hoisting, in the Lubrication and Maintenance section of this service manual for the required lifting procedure.
Disconnect the oxygen sensor wiring harness from the vehicle wiring harness. Access to connection at vehicle wiring harness is through the oxygen sensor wiring harness grommet in the floor pan of the vehicle
NOTE: The exhaust system needs to be removed from the engine to allow for an area to remove the power steering pump from the vehicle.
Remove the catalytic converter from the exhaust manifold. Then remove all the exhaust system hangers/isolators from the brackets on the exhaust system.
Move the exhaust system as far rearward and to the left side of the vehicle as possible Exhaust Position For Removing Power Steering Pump
Raise the heat sleeve on the power steering return hose to expose the return hose to steel tube connection. Remove the hose from the power steering fluid return line on the front suspension cradle Power Steering Return Hose At Return Line Allow the remaining power steering fluid to drain from the power steering pump and reservoir through the removed hose.
Remove the accessory drive splash shield Accessory Drive Splash Shield
Remove the power steering fluid supply hose coming from the remote fluid reservoir, from the fitting on the power steering pump Power Steering Hoses At Power Steering Pump Drain off excess power steering fluid from hose.
Remove the power steering fluid pressure line Power Steering Hoses At Power Steering Pump from the power steering pump. Drain excess power steering fluid from tube
NOTE: If the return hose is not removed from the power steering pump, it is very difficult to remove the power steering pump from the vehicle.
Remove the power steering fluid return hose Power Steering Hoses At Power Steering Pump from the power steering pump.
Remove the support bracket at the rear of the power steering pump attaching the pump to the rear of the engine Power Steering Pump Mounting
Remove the 2 bolts mounting the power steering pump to the alternator/power steering pump and belt tensioner mounting bracket Power Steering Pump Mounting
Remove the power steering pump from its mounting bracket.
The power steering pump is removed from the vehicle by pulling it out through the exhaust tunnel area in the floor pan of the vehicle.
If transferal of the power steering pump pulley is necessary, refer to DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY in this section of the service manual.
INSTALLATION
Install power steering pump back in vehicle using the reverse order of its removal through the exhaust tunnel are of the vehicle.
Install the power steering pump on its mounting bracket. Install the 2 power steering pump mounting bolts Power Steering Pump Mounting Tighten the power steering pump mounting bolts to a torque of 54 N·m (40 ft. lbs.)
Install the support bracket attaching rear of power steering pump to engine Power Steering Pump Mounting Tighten the nut and bolts to a torque of 54 N·m (40 ft. lbs)
NOTE: Before connecting the power steering pressure line to the power steering pump, inspect the O-ring on the pressure line for damage and replace if damaged.
Install the power steering fluid pressure line onto the output fitting of the power steering pump Power Steering Hoses At Power Steering Pump Tighten the pressure line to pump fitting tube nut to a torque of 31 N·m (275 in. lbs.)
Install the power steering fluid low pressure return hose on the power steering pump low pressure fitting Power Steering Hoses At Power Steering Pump Be sure hose clamps are properly reinstalled and return hose is clear of all accessory drive belts.
Install the power steering fluid supply hose from the power steering fluid reservoir, on the power steering pump fluid fitting Power Steering Hoses At Power Steering Pump Be sure all hose clamps are properly reinstalled.
Install the serpentine drive belt 3.0L Serpentine Drive Belt And Routing See Cooling, Group 7 for detailed installation procedure.
Install the power steering fluid return hose on the steel tube at the front suspension cradle Power Steering Return Hose At Return Line
Install a screw type hose clamp on the power steering hose to steel tube connection. Tighten the screw clamp to a torque of 2 N·m (18 in. lbs.)
CAUTION: The protective heat shield sleeves must cover the entire rubber hose and hose to tube connection portion of both the power steering fluid pressure and return hoses Power Steering Return Hose At Return Line This is required to prevent overheating of the power steering hoses.
When used, properly position the protective heat sleeves on the power steering hoses. Then, tie strap the heat sleeves to the power steering hoses to keep them in their proper position.
Install the exhaust pipe on the exhaust manifold. Install all exhaust system hangers/isolators on the exhaust system brackets.
Connect the oxygen sensor wiring harness to the vehicle wiring harness. Install wiring harness grommet in the floor pan of the vehicle.
Install the accessory drive splash shield Accessory Drive Splash Shield
Lower vehicle.
Connect the negative battery cable on the negative battery post.
Perform the POWER STEERING PUMP INITIAL OPERATION service procedure listed in this section to properly fill and bleed the power steering system.
Inspect for leaks.
